US Bridges

Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek

Fair

Shelby County, Tennessee · Nonconnah Blvd - Memphis · Structure no. 790B5560001

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
461 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,485
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek in Shelby County, Tennessee. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Tennessee average of 47.4 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 9,485 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,176 by 2042. The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesNfa 5466
CrossesNonconnah Creek
LocationNonconnah Blvd - Memphis
RouteCity Street 5466
Coordinates35.07161, -89.99064
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating74.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length461 ft (140.5 m)
Longest span92 ft (28.1 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,485 (2021)
Projected traffic15,176 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.

How much traffic does Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek carry?

About 9,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek?

The structure is 461 ft (140.5 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28.1 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns Nfa 5466 over Nonconnah Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.